But Windows Phone just hasn't caught on with consumers. LG said the total number of the devices it has sold "is not a meaningful figure." Though it will continue R&D, it has no devices planned in the immediate future.

However, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has a visit to Korea planned for May, where he'll talk to OEMs, including LG. But that might not be enough to reverse the decision. [Korea Herald via WPCentral via PhoneArena]

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